Larry Schramm

IMO, Fix it right and have new spokes made. Safety should not be short cutted.

One other thing to think about radiator cooling is if the cooling fins are firmly attached to the cooling tubes. I had a radiator that would not cool properly. I had it boiled and flow tested three times and it would not cool. ( I thought the radiator had a zipper for removal from the car at times ) It would not cool properly. I had the radiator recored and that fixed the cooling problem. I believe that over time or maybe the radiator had water only and froze some that caused the cooling fins to loose some of the attachment to the cooling tubes so it did not get good heat transfer. Just a thought and one of my experiences with radiators.

Buy a basic GM 2500 - 3/4 ton truck. Very capable for what you are asking for. I have one and it will tow 18,500 tons.

I might have missed it, but are all of the body seams sealed tight in the trunk?

Does not look like a 1913 Buick. Looks earlier.

I would be tempted to put new tires and tubes on it, clean it up and do the maintenance to drive it and drive it as is. Maybe some black duct tape on the holes in the seats. It would very much be eligible for a HPOF designation and be fun to drive.

Here is where the Buick trucks in 1915 went to the war effort. Chassis of choice of the British Red Cross.

I would add that to confirm the time and day, have them send you a picture of the part with a current day newspaper like USA Today. That way you can confirm the date the picture was taken.

Peter, Thanks a bunch. Larry

I have this coil and what looks like a distributor housing. Inside the larger hole is a worm gear. The number on the brass tag is #1985054 Anyone have an idea what it is off of? If you need one, let me know. Thanks for your help.

And location. If you live in Fla, it would have to be a very special car to go to Seattle. Price & location are two of the most important variables to determine if there is a need to contact the owner, IMO and many others.

The D35 & E37 use the same hold downs.

take a picture of one of the others on your vehicle.

Picture of cracked wedge?

Fantastic looking top. Quite a work of a craftsman.

Do you have a wiring diagram for your car?

One of the Buick club members is looking for a pair of '34 Buick fender parking lights. If you have some you would like to sell or know of someone that might have a pair, please call Al at 559-688-8844. Thanks

Reapply if you like.

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Rusty, You're right. I forgot about that car since they are very scarce. Larry

Sounds like a weak spark. Might want to check the coil. Is it a 6 volt coil for a 6 volt system, or is it possibly a 12 volt coil on a 6 volt system. Or maybe a bad / weak coil. I use my 70's timing light on a 6 volt teens vehicle with no problem. Just hook up the timing light to a 12 volt battery. Just a thought.

The only non overhead valve that Buick ever used was in a 1913 Buick truck. It was a one year only use.

Boy, I have not heard that statement for a longgggggg time. Brings back memories of my Dad & Grandpa saying the same thing.

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Tell the bride her work looks great. The rest of the work also looks great too.